Category: Mercedes SL Forum

After 1-2 days of service life, my vehicle kicks off on the left side of the rear axle because of a slightly oily shock absorber. Does it make sense to install a reworked shock absorber, e.g. at Ebay or other source in exchange? I drive the vehicle only as a lover vehicle in summer only approx. 5000 km. repair and screw on the vehicle yourself, falls flat with me! At the same time I am looking for an experienced (ABC – suspension) workshop in the Rhineland, (possibly Cologne + 70 km), which costs me the necessary assembly and, if necessary, the procurement of the necessary replacement part, in their workshop. Can the users of my R230 series, who have already been affected by this damage, help me specifically with information (e.g. also expected repair costs for the described scope)?

Hello, I have changed the old Comand 2.0 DX to an NTG 2.5 on a pre-mopf-R230 in the last few days. I have made the corresponding adapter myself. The device itself works correctly, but it is not possible to operate via the steering wheel or only four strokes (—-) appear in the instrument cluster at TEL, NAVI and AUDIO. Also no volume control is possible on the steering wheel. At the instrument cluster already the D2B protocol has been recoded to the MOST protocol. SG reset was also carried out afterwards. I would have assumed that the command is not connected to the CAN bus and therefore only four strokes can be seen, however, with the SD can be accessed without errors on the command. What could it still be on? The command is taken from a Sprinter test by test. There it works with key operation and AI display impeccable. It should nevertheless work despite other series also on the R230 or not ? The protocols should nevertheless the g Theft protection is not active by the way, the device works otherwise also as it should. Thanks for a help or idea ! Many greetings Patrick

Hello together, I have at the R230 with NTG1 the A2118270001 Mercedes Benz Navigations-DVD COMAND 2015/2016 green Also here information on the net and of MB itself, which informs that this version is no longer suitable for the R230. The fact is that I use this version for many months in the R230 BJ 07.2006 without problems. (03/06 – 03/08) Now the question: Does anyone have experience with a newer version V17 ?? Ggg. With the Mercedes: Item number: A2118270401 (green) ? he information is at best less opinion-based but experience- or knowledge-based.

Hello together, can it happen that the engine after changing the ZKD slightly clacks the block area? What can it be? Greetings sl_driver Sl 320 R6

Hello, in my R230 SL 280 I have a Comand NTG 2.5; does someone know which Bluetooth protocol they have (A2DP) or does someone know the manufacturer (Becker, Blaupunkt, …)? Thank you in advance. MfG / Geert

Hello to the experienced people here, I play with the idea of getting a SL 600 so built in 1993 (290 kW, 394 hp) for the summer months. I just find the car nice, technically safe also quite ok. Maybe later it can become oldtimer. Basically I don’t need to turn every euro around, but also does not want to produce a mass grave. Fuel costs should not matter, interesting are workshop disasters. I also don’t want to race but just cruising and fun. The corners next to accident-free are: less than 90000km (to be understood by the checkbook) new roof 2013. Brakes completely new Automatic transmission before 1000km overhauled Motor cable tree was renewed in 2014 Heat exchanger of the heater 2014. Both throttle valves overhauled. Can you buy this for under 20Teuros? I’m curious about your recommendations.

Hello together, unfortunately it is so that with my SL the two rear ABC dampers are leaking. What now? Buy new from the friendly? Or rather repair? Who can help here? Thank you in advance.

Hello your car friends Have there an ancient 1971 R107 on the first ride after long years, no light on the instruments. Has one an idea how to do what. fuses okay – where is the lamp (what is it for one) and how do I get it, or can it be anything else if fuses okay. Thanks and LG jw

Hello people, in my 320er, year 1997, the climate is out. The climate can be switched on, the compressor is running. That the evaporator is working is heard. The additional fans should be ok, because it bridges sporadically run. When the climate is switched on, however, the fans do not run. Even at higher temperatures. There is no cooled air. Does anyone have an idea? Greet Alex

Hi I’m looking for a new/used SL500 with AMG tuning. since I only recently became 18 and unfortunately have no such great idea of current prices (insurance, etc.. ) I would like to know from you how the prices for a new/bruched SL are ? and then the incurred monthly costs. don’t you wonder that I am only 18. have recently inherited a few tausen euro and wants to buy something from them now……. just a nice auto gruss Jim